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Bulls Beat Leinster 39-31 in URC Rematch at Loftus

A 78th-minute intercept by David Kriel sealed the URC Round Two contest in Pretoria.

Overview

  • The Bulls led 22-10 at half-time before Leinster surged ahead 24-22 early in the second half with tries from Hugh Cooney and Tommy O’Brien.
  • Willie le Roux restored the hosts’ advantage with a sprinting bonus-point try after being released by Devon Williams.
  • David Kriel intercepted in the 78th minute and added the conversion to close out the eight-point victory.
  • Leinster finished with a losing bonus point after a four-try display that included scores by Thomas Clarkson, Cooney, O’Brien and Scott Penny.
  • Leinster flanker Will Connors received a 22nd-minute yellow card for a high tackle during a first half dominated by the Bulls.